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Artemis1 Thu 02-Feb-23 23:49:38

Would like the panel's advice please.

My close childhood friend lost her beloved son in a clear case of medical negligence. Unfortunately I can't give the details as it would violate confidentiality. There were numerous instances of poor practice, and one doctor even told her they were being pressured by the managers to do this and that.

Anyway, my friend hopes that suing the people responsible will at least make them change their ways and treat OTHER patients appropriately and with dignity.

There are a plethora of medical negligence lawyers out there but she doesn't know whom to consult.

Is there a medical negligence firm that you can recommend, with a good reputation, who will fight the case and get justice for her son?

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Katie59 Fri 03-Feb-23 07:53:28

Your friend will be joining a very long queue of negligence cases the NHS is defending. Corners are being cut and mistakes are being made every day because there is not enough time to do the job properly, thousands are being harmed every year.

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NotSpaghetti Fri 03-Feb-23 07:59:01

I would look at payouts from that trust and see who was involved. At least they will know the trust.
Not sure where this info is but it US public somewhere.

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ParlorGames Fri 03-Feb-23 07:59:19

PM sent

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NotSpaghetti Fri 03-Feb-23 07:59:35

*IS public, not US public

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Greyduster Fri 03-Feb-23 08:38:34

Look for someone with the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation.

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Elless Fri 03-Feb-23 10:46:56

So sorry to hear this. Prepare for a battle, go with the best you can find and good luck 🍀

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nanna8 Fri 03-Feb-23 10:50:55

Well my post disappeared , probably because I have some inside knowledge- a bit alarming but hey ho

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Artemis1 Mon 20-Feb-23 23:30:15

Hi Nanna8,
Can you re-post please?
Alternately, inbox me if you prefer?

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growstuff Wed 22-Feb-23 12:52:08

I agree with Greyduster. Don't rely on anecdote. Find a law firm which specialises in clinical negligence.

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GagaJo Wed 22-Feb-23 13:00:18

As others have said, sadly, this is a daily occurence now in the NHS due to lack of funding, lack of staff and lack of government support.

My mother was very lucky she had my SiL to advocate for her in her terminal illness, although despite that, she was still in receipt of some shoddy care.

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Germanshepherdsmum Wed 22-Feb-23 14:15:10

There always has been clinical negligence and there always will be. We live in a far more litigious society than ever before though.

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Greyduster Wed 22-Feb-23 15:04:38

Anyone going down this road should be aware that it’s not a quick process. It can take years to bring a case to conclusion.

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Visgir1 Wed 22-Feb-23 17:21:28

Good luck, you will need it.
Yep takes years, I was involved in one as a professional witness.
Took years in the end to come to a conclusion. He didn't win.

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